Marking the world premiere of Carlos Simon‘s Good News Mass, Gustavo Dudamel himself will be conducting the concert, which should serve as more proof that there’s more than a bit of confidence floating around Simon’s new composition. Joining Dudamel and the LA Phil are Randall Goosby (violin), vocalists Kierra Sheard, Samoht, and Zebulon Ellis, along with librettist and spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph and visuals by Melina Matsoukas (known for her award-winning music videos with Beyoncé and Rihanna). All this while the extraordinary Sunday Service Collective fills the concert hall with the sounds of praise, triumph, and reflection, led by choirmaster Jason White.
Attendees will also be treated to drinks in the garden. Starting at 6:30 p.m., each attendee can enjoy a complimentary drink in the lush setting of the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s rooftop garden. Valid only at the bar in the garden after scanning tickets.
Grimy Goods is giving away a pair of tickets to Carlos Simon’s performance on Friday, April 18, courtesy of the fine folks at the LA Phil!
Although there are decades upon decades of classical music that has built up over the years, that doesn’t mean there aren’t artists today pushing the boundaries. Uniquely, Carlos Simon is as inspired by the present day as he is by those who came before, with inspirations ranging from Beethoven to hip-hop. While Good News Mass—like its name would suggest—is a celebration, Simon’s previous work is often a reaction to issues that persist in the United States, whether it be the unarmed killings of Black people or the generational trauma from enslavement.
In Good News Mass, Simon is coming back to his roots fully formed. As the son of a preacher, gospel music left a lasting impression on his upbringing, so much so that he was not allowed to listen to any form of music. While he’s long made a career out of bringing various music genres to the forefront of classical music, Good News Mass is him looking to the past with a deep appreciation for his experiences––on his own terms.
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